display Latest news from National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering on News en-us Copyright 2024 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/nibib-initiative-expands-the-biomedical-engineering-imaging-and-technology-acceleration-aspirations-of-hbcus/?sc=rsin /articles/nibib-initiative-expands-the-biomedical-engineering-imaging-and-technology-acceleration-aspirations-of-hbcus/?sc=rsin Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:55:41 EST The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering has designed an initiative called Enhancing Biomedical Engineering, Imaging, and Technology Acceleration (eBEITA) at HBCUs. Recently, NIBIB made its first round of eBEITA grants to two HBCUs. National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering /articles/nih-announces-prize-winners-in-year-long-challenge-to-develop-fetal-diagnostic-and-monitoring-technologies/?sc=rsin /articles/nih-announces-prize-winners-in-year-long-challenge-to-develop-fetal-diagnostic-and-monitoring-technologies/?sc=rsin Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:00:36 EST NIH has announced winners of the RADx(r) Tech Fetal Monitoring Challenge, a $2 million prize competition to speed development of innovative medical technologies for fetal health diagnosis, detection and monitoring. National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering /articles/microgrippers-for-myriad-miniature-biopsies/?sc=rsin /articles/microgrippers-for-myriad-miniature-biopsies/?sc=rsin Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:55:19 EST Typical diagnosis of upper urinary tract cancers requires removal of suspicious tissue with forceps, a technically challenging procedure that only samples one region of the organ. NIBIB-funded researchers are developing preclinical microgrippers that could be deployed throughout the upper urinary tract, which could potentially grab tiny pieces of tissue at hundreds of different areas and someday facilitate early detection of disease. National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering /articles/parinaz-fathi-ph-d-is-fulfilling-a-life-long-career-goal-at-nibib-conducting-independent-research/?sc=rsin /articles/parinaz-fathi-ph-d-is-fulfilling-a-life-long-career-goal-at-nibib-conducting-independent-research/?sc=rsin Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:40:12 EST This feature profiles Parinaz Fathi, Ph.D., an early career researcher at NIBIB, leading an intramural research unit that develops miniature organ models to study immune-related conditions and evaluates the role of biological nanoparticles in autoimmune diseases and cancer. She also creates award-winning scientific art. National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering /articles/custom-alterations-mending-genes-for-long-lasting-effects/?sc=rsin /articles/custom-alterations-mending-genes-for-long-lasting-effects/?sc=rsin Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:00:03 EST NIBIB-funded researchers are working to bring in vivo gene editing to the fore. Through rational engineering of lipid nanoparticles, this collaborative team developed a way to effectively target specific organs in the body to precisely deliver therapeutic cargo, including gene-editing molecules. National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering /articles/implementing-medical-imaging-ai-issues-to-consider/?sc=rsin /articles/implementing-medical-imaging-ai-issues-to-consider/?sc=rsin Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:05:50 EST As AI is deployed in clinical centers across the U.S., one important consideration is to assure that models are fair and perform equally across patient groups and populations. To better understand the fairness of medical imaging AI, a team of researchers trained over 3,000 models spanning multiple model configurations, algorithms, and clinical tasks. National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering /articles/researchers-reverse-drug-resistance-in-pancreatic-cancer-model/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-reverse-drug-resistance-in-pancreatic-cancer-model/?sc=rsin Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:05:17 EST Cancer cells frequently overhaul their surroundings, making tumors stiffer than nearby healthy tissue. While tumor stiffening makes some cancers easier to detect -- this is why physicians feel for hard lumps in the body -- it can also ramp up tumor growth and drug resistance. New research suggests that these detrimental changes are not set in stone, however. National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering /articles/augmented-reality-navigation-system-could-improve-lumbar-puncture-accuracy/?sc=rsin /articles/augmented-reality-navigation-system-could-improve-lumbar-puncture-accuracy/?sc=rsin Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:05:01 EST A lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap, can be challenging for physicians to perform manually. A new ultrasound navigation system could provide accurate, real-time, and intuitive needle insertion planning and guidance. National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering /articles/blueprint-medtech-continues-to-fuel-the-innovation-of-devices-to-treat-and-diagnose-conditions-affecting-the-nervous-system/?sc=rsin /articles/blueprint-medtech-continues-to-fuel-the-innovation-of-devices-to-treat-and-diagnose-conditions-affecting-the-nervous-system/?sc=rsin Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:05:49 EST Blueprint MedTech is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) technology incubator program that is part of the NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research and for the past two years has provided funding and expertise to fast-track the development of therapeutic and diagnostic devices for disorders that affect the nervous or neuromuscular systems. National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering /articles/wearable-lung-patch-uses-deep-learning-to-detect-asthma-and-copd/?sc=rsin /articles/wearable-lung-patch-uses-deep-learning-to-detect-asthma-and-copd/?sc=rsin Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:05:04 EST A pilot study shows that a new wearable lung sensor combined with deep learning can automatically detect wheezes, a common indicator of asthma and COPD National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering /articles/taking-cues-from-nature-medical-soft-robots-get-smart/?sc=rsin /articles/taking-cues-from-nature-medical-soft-robots-get-smart/?sc=rsin Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:05:02 EST Physical human feats require a high level of coordination between the sensory functions of our skin and motor functions of our muscles. What kind of achievements could robots perform with the same cohesion between sensing and action? In the medical space, researchers have begun to explore the possibilities. National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering /articles/nih-prize-challenge-recognizes-undergraduate-biomedical-engineers-for-innovative-medical-device-designs/?sc=rsin /articles/nih-prize-challenge-recognizes-undergraduate-biomedical-engineers-for-innovative-medical-device-designs/?sc=rsin Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:05:25 EST Now in its 13th year, the annual DEBUT Challenge calls on teams of undergraduate students to identify healthcare problems and develop technological solutions. NIH and VentureWell selected 11 winners and five honorable mentions and will award prizes totaling $160,000. National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering /articles/from-flat-to-overflowing-adding-another-dimension-to-tissue-analysis/?sc=rsin /articles/from-flat-to-overflowing-adding-another-dimension-to-tissue-analysis/?sc=rsin Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:05:15 EST A team of NIBIB-funded researchers recently developed an AI platform that can analyze 3D pathology images to predict disease outcomes. Their method had improved performance in predicting prostate cancer outcomes when compared with traditional pathology approaches, such as analysis by expert pathologists using 2D images. National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering /articles/putting-the-power-of-lab-based-diagnostic-testing-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/?sc=rsin /articles/putting-the-power-of-lab-based-diagnostic-testing-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/?sc=rsin Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:05:10 EST Because of its high accuracy, laboratory-based polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing is the gold standard for infectious disease diagnostics. Yet PCR requires highly trained staff and costly equipment, hindering its availability, especially in low-resource settings. New research suggests a different kind of test could be more streamlined without sacrificing performance. National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering /articles/new-mrna-technology-turns-cells-into-long-lasting-drug-factories/?sc=rsin /articles/new-mrna-technology-turns-cells-into-long-lasting-drug-factories/?sc=rsin Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:05:41 EST A team of researchers has established a ribonucleic acid (RNA)-based method that drives cells in the body to produce therapeutic proteins and secrete them into the bloodstream. The approach could potentially extend the lifespan of drugs in the body, reducing the burden on patients who require frequent drug administrations. National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering /articles/bladder-buzz-technologies-to-improve-bladder-surgery-and-monitoring/?sc=rsin /articles/bladder-buzz-technologies-to-improve-bladder-surgery-and-monitoring/?sc=rsin Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:05:28 EST NIBIB-funded researchers are working to make bladder surgeries better, tackling the issue from two vantage points: improving bladder function using a biodegradable construct that facilitates tissue regeneration, and enhancing patient monitoring by developing an implantable bladder sensor. National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering /articles/nih-collaborates-with-diagnostics-manufacturers-on-obtaining-authorization-of-multiplex-tests/?sc=rsin /articles/nih-collaborates-with-diagnostics-manufacturers-on-obtaining-authorization-of-multiplex-tests/?sc=rsin Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:05:04 EST To date, nine medical device developers participating in the RADx(r) Tech Independent Test Assessment Program have received emergency use authorization for at-home and point-of care test products that simultaneously detect COVID-19 and flu A/B. National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering /articles/a-nanomaterial-one-two-punch-quickly-heals-wounds-in-diabetic-animal-model/?sc=rsin /articles/a-nanomaterial-one-two-punch-quickly-heals-wounds-in-diabetic-animal-model/?sc=rsin Thu, 30 May 2024 13:05:43 EST Wounds that are superficial for some can be life-threatening for others. With diabetic wounds, healing can be slow, particularly in the feet, increasing the tissue's susceptibility to infection. Foot ulcers and other diabetic foot complications have similar mortality rates to some cancers, yet progress toward improved treatments has plateaued. National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering /articles/how-a-vibrating-capsule-could-help-curb-obesity/?sc=rsin /articles/how-a-vibrating-capsule-could-help-curb-obesity/?sc=rsin Wed, 22 May 2024 14:05:06 EST A team of scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Harvard University have developed a noninvasive alternative--an oral capsule containing a tiny vibrating motor that is designed to stimulate the stomach to produce the same sense of fullness people experience after eating a large meal. National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering /articles/using-ai-to-repurpose-routine-ct-scans/?sc=rsin /articles/using-ai-to-repurpose-routine-ct-scans/?sc=rsin Tue, 14 May 2024 14:05:55 EST A collaborative NIH-funded team is using AI to mine common chest CT scans to predict mortality. Their research identified a collection of cardiac factors that were predictive of death in a large group of patients, potentially setting the stage for improved cardiac screening. National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering